Timotheus Gordon Jr. 14365 Park Ave • Harvey, IL • 60426 • (312)720-9116 • [email protected] • linkedin.com/in/timotheusg

EDUCATION 2015 - Present ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Chicago, IL Candidate for Master Certificate in Web Design and Application, December 2015

2010 - 2014 SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN – ATLANTA Atlanta, GA Master of Fine Arts in Writing GPA: 3.25 Poetry Club, Student Council of Peer Educators (SCOPE), Alpha Omega Campus Ministries (SCAD-Atlanta Chapter), Honors Scholarship

2006 - 2010 UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA – TWIN CITIES Minneapolis, MN Bachelor of Arts in English GPA: 3.03 Voices Merging, Black Student Union, Sigma Pi (Iota Zeta Chapter), Active Minds, Middlebrook Hall Council, Pioneer Hall Council, McNair Scholar, Presidential Scholarship, Gates Millennium Scholar

EXPERIENCE 2015 - Present AUTISTIC SELF ADVOCACY NETWORK (ASAN) – CHICAGOLAND Chicago, IL CHAPTER Event Coordinator and Co-Chapter Leader (Volunteer)  Promote events related to the autism community on Facebook and Tumblr account  Organize chapter participation of 2015 Chicago Disability Parade  Write 1-5 posts monthly on Facebook and Tumblr account, usually on chapter news or news surrounding the autism community

2015- Present THE BLACK AUTIST Harvey, IL Owner and Blogger  Promote events and other people’s or organizations’ blog posts related to the autism and disability community  Take pictures and record events in autism and disability community; showcase mediums on Vine, Instagram and Tumblr  Create weekly posts on topics surrounding the disability and autism community, especially topics related to people of color

2014 - Present AUTISM THROUGH OUR EYES Telecommute Editor (Volunteer)  Provide links to articles, blogs, and organizations that support autism acceptance  Compose 3-10 Facebook statuses monthly on my insights on topics surrounding the autistic community

2013 - Present FOOTBALL.COM Irvine, CA Contributing Writer (Volunteer)  Write news articles and commentary on the Atlanta Falcons and societal topics surrounding professional and college football  Promote Football.com content through social networks, such as Google +, Twitter, and Facebook

2012 - Present TIMOTHEUSGORDON.COM Harvey, IL Blogger/Web Content Editor  Create blog, photography, and video posts on autism acceptance, sports topics, poetry, societal topics, and my ventures in general (such as schooling, employment, etc.)  Design website and banner for the blog annually  Edit blogs and troubleshoot errors (e.g., missing links or unplayable videos)  Promote blogs via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tubmlr, and Pintrest

2011 - Present Freelance Writer (Volunteer) Harvey, IL  Write articles for publications such as USA Today College, Yahoo! Contributor Network, Examiner.com, Atlanta INtown, and Thinking Inclusive

2012 – Present Freelance Event Photographer (Volunteer) Harvey, IL  Took pictures during notable events, such as: o Jackie Robinson West Rally and Parade (August 2014) o 2013 Iron Bowl (November 2013) o Momocon (2013-2014) o Anime Weekend Atlanta (2012 - 2014) o FLUX Night 2012 (October 2012) o Creative Loafing's 40th Anniversary/Arrested Development Tour (September 2012)  Assisted Samantha Wilson (Upscale Magazine photographer) with setting up equipment and props for studio photo shoots

2014 - 2015 MOMOCON Atlanta, GA Official Photographer (Volunteer)  Took pictures of convention attendees enjoying events at Momocon, such as panels, rave, cosplay contests, etc.  Took pictures of Momocon attendees at official photobooth  Edited and posted pictures on Momocon’s Flickr account

2013 - 2014 ANIME WEEKEND ATLANTA Atlanta, GA Tech/Communications Staff Member (Volunteer)  Set up and took down electronic equipment in panel rooms  Assisted panelists setting up for panels and troubleshooting technical difficulties  Photographed convention setup for tutorial purposes

2013 - 2014 BRAND AFFINITY TECHNOLOGIES Auburn, AL Fan Photographer  Took photographs of fans watching home games at Jordan-Hare Stadium  Took fan photographs at two 2013 Atlanta Braves home postseason games, along with Auburn Tigers home football games.  Took fan photographs at 2014 A-Day spring football game and game one of Auburn-South Carolina baseball game  Sold game-day photographs to fans

Summer 2013 CAMP ASCCA Jackson’s Gap, AL Public Relations Staff Member  Took daily pictures of staff, counselors, and campers in action  Interviewed program staff members, counselors and campers  Created slideshow compilations of best pictures from select sessions  Composed content for the Camp ASCCA’s Facebook account, such as picture uploads and announcements  Wrote weekly blogs on events during each camp session

2012 - 2013 ABILITIES OF THE ARTS (AbilitySota) Auburn, AL Co-Owner  Wrote content for the Pharaoh’s Principles blog, a series of blogs on living with autism, weekly  Reviewed, added and edited submissions & site updates with co-owner  Promoted AbilitySota via word-of-mouth, phone, e-mail, and social networks  E-mailed potential submitters about contributing to Abilities of the Arts website  Responded to e-mail and phone inquiries about business-related issues and publication interviews about Abilities of the Arts

Fall 2012 CREATIVE LOAFING Atlanta, GA Arts and Entertainment Intern  Researched and updated information on events and festivals in the metropolitan Atlanta area  Wrote blurbs for upcoming events and festivals in Atlanta and surrounding areas  Transcribed three interviews used feature articles  Wrote two blogs on a list of holiday events in Atlanta, one for Halloween and one for Veterans Day

Summer 2010 FACE FORWARD MN Minneapolis, MN Street Team Master/Marketing Intern  Researched local concerts and events where people could promote Face Forward events  Assigned events & duties to a team of three high school interns via e-mail and text messaging; oversaw promotion activities of three high school interns  Distributed fliers for Face Forward concert and model call at local concerts and open mics  Promoted model call and concert via posts and status updates from Myspace, Facebook, and Twitter

Spring 2010 FROM VICES TO VERSES: A NEW ERA OF HIP HOP & ACTION (3RD Minneapolis, MN BIENNIAL VOICES MERGING CONFERENCE Equipment Committee Member (Volunteer)  Filmed Dead Prez concert, keynote speakers such as Rosa Clemente, performances, panel discussions, and workshops

PERSONAL  Four years of experience in blogging and freelance writing, specializing in sports, social commentary, and autism acceptance  Three years of experience in event photography, including volunteer photographer at Momocon 2014  Strong knowledge of social networks (e.g., Twitter and Facebook) and blogs  Competent in public speaking, HTML and CSS coding, graphic design, CMS, video editing, Lightroom, Wordpress, Photoshop, Illustrator, MS Office, Adobe Premier, Final Cut Pro, and Photoshop